Michael Beale has addressed the link between Rangers and Todd Cantwell as the Ibrox boss remained coy on January transfer business.
The Norwich City midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Ibrox, with boss Beale now addressing the situation around the Englishman directly, without confirming if a formal move has been made. Cantwell, whose deal at Carrow Road ends in the summer, could pen a pre-contract with interested parties but David Wagner's men have already knocked back an offer for his services.
But the Rangers gaffer has stopped short of confirming Cantwell will be heading to Glasgow, but did reveal that he and Sporting Director Ross Wilson have been 'very busy' in the last week preparing transfer business.
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He said: "I'm pleased with where we are at in the window, these things take time. I didn't think anyone would be in before the weekend. I have been very busy along with Ross (Wilson) this week, these things are never as fast as fans want but I am very positive.
"He's a player with a lot of ability and a lot of interest in him. I like Cantwell a lot. I can’t say much more but don’t think you guys are that far off the track with what you are insinuating."
"I want anyone who joins us to be a core player and help us build for the next few seasons. I'm really pleased following chats with the board and across the club - we are all aligned.
"I don't want anyone hear short-term so that probably rules out six-month loan moves. I want people I can build around and there's going to be a change in the summer of some faces. Everyone is aware of that."
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